# TrackingDays vs Snowbirds US Day Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Snowbirds US Day Tracker at 5.0 against TrackingDays's 2.0. Snowbirds US Day Tracker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (65% vs 49%). TrackingDays's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrackingDays sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Snowbirds US Day Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snowbirds US Day Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snowbirds US Day Tracker has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of TrackingDays's written reviews are positive against 65% of Snowbirds US Day Tracker's.

TrackingDays ships an update every 3 weeks, Snowbirds US Day Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrackingDays | Snowbirds US Day Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackingdays/id657769643/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbirds-us-day-tracker/id1455792679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lauco Trading Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/657769646) | [Gerry Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455792678) |

## What reviewers say

### TrackingDays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackingdays/id657769643)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app automatically tracks your international travel, counting days and nights spent in every country. It specifically helps with Schengen Area compliance and various residency tests by providing rolling day counts and reminders to prevent overstays. All data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Automatic day and night tracking, Schengen Area 90/180 day rule tracking, Rolling 365 day count for residency, Favorite countries with reminders, Local iCloud backup for privacy, Exportable travel data

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Location tracking. | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Location tracking. | $41.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | Free | one-time |


### Snowbirds US Day Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbirds-us-day-tracker/id1455792679)

This app helps you meticulously track your days spent in the USA to avoid unintended US residency for tax purposes. It features a rolling 12-month calendar and allows for tracking multiple travelers from a single account, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations.

**Highlights:** US Day counter, Substantial Presence Test, Rolling 12 month/365 day calendar, Cloud-based database, Alerts and warnings, Companion Snowbirds (multi-traveler tracking)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snowbirds US Day Tracker sub | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrackingDays free?

TrackingDays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snowbirds US Day Tracker free?

Snowbirds US Day Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrackingDays or Snowbirds US Day Tracker?

Snowbirds US Day Tracker is rated higher. TrackingDays averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Snowbirds US Day Tracker averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do TrackingDays or Snowbirds US Day Tracker have ads?

Neither TrackingDays nor Snowbirds US Day Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrackingDays or Snowbirds US Day Tracker?

TrackingDays ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snowbirds US Day Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, TrackingDays was updated on November 6, 2026 and Snowbirds US Day Tracker on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*